Elida man’s car fire death case moves to grand jury
LIMA — An Elida man charged with involuntary manslaughter after the death of his daughter in a car fire waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Lima Municipal Court on Friday. A grand jury will now hear his case in Allen County Common Pleas Court.
Second plea proposal offered to Lima man
LIMA — A Lima man who prosecutors say abused a child and attempted to cause physical harm to that person via strangulation has received a second plea offer that expires Friday, Oct. 11.
Bath schools investigates multiple threats
BATH TOWNSHIP — Two students were taken into custody Tuesday following an alleged threat directed to Bath Middle School, according to a news release from Bath schools.
Ottawa-Glandorf claims share of WBL championship
OTTAWA – Ottawa-Glandorf claimed at least a share of their 11th Western Buckeye League Championship Thursday night at R.J. Hermiller Gymnasium.
Reds will hire Francona as next manager
Terry Francona needed some time away from baseball. A year was long enough.
DG Market coming to Lima’s east side
LIMA — A new Dollar General is currently under construction and is slated for a late 2025 opening at 721 Flanders Ave., Lima, according to Emma Hall, Dollar General’s public relations coordinator.
Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15
DETROIT — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Hovanec’s boyfriend gets 18-year sentence for her husband’s death
TOLEDO — It took two extra days for Anthony Theodorou, 36, to learn his sentence for his role in the 2022 death of Timothy Hovanec in Auglaize County, but on Thursday morning, the South African learned he will spend the next 18 years in federal prison, along with an additional three years of supervised release.
